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Man charged in fatal boat crash had previous DUI convictions | Missing man found dead | Body recovered after car goes into pond

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1 Worker Still Missing As Storm Sewer Rescue Shifts To Recovery

Firefighters were able to rescue one worker from the sewer during severe weather but were unable to reach the other before conditions grew too dangerous for efforts to continue. As of Tuesday afternoon, a recovery operation continued.>>Read More.

Boater Accused In Fatal Crash Had Previous DUI, Reckless Driving Convictions

Prosecutors cited his alleged reckless operation of the vessel, a nearly three-times-the-legal-limit blood alcohol level and a criminal history that includes prior DUI convictions as reasons he should be detained. Officials say the woman who was killed was decapitated, and her husband remained on life support.>>Read More.

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Missing Man Found Dead

Last week, a family member dropped him off to pick up his car. The family member arrived home, but he did not, police said.>>Read More.

Body Of Woman, 30, Recovered After Car Drives Into Pond: Officials

A bystander attempted to reach the person in the car, but the vehicle sank too quickly, officials said.>>Read more.


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